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DA53 ADO

2003 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,708 mi
Last recorded123,708 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ADO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 123,708 miles

Nearside sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside sill showing signs of corrosion

Rear axel showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2022 117,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear park brake only just met legal effort requirements

Pass 16 Aug 2021 111,635 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 111,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 107,550 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 102,485 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 102,474 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb changed. alignment adjusted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,128 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays and plastic covers fitted to vehicle preventing the inspection of some items.

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,664 miles

Brake pipes greased

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode on outer skin

Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,977 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 69,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,908 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,834 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,641 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 60,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,174 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 56,165 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,370 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,467 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,750 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,549 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,573 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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DA53 ADO is a 2003 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA53 ADO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA53 ADO registered?

DA53 ADO is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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